How the Rwandan genocide inspired one doctor to stand up for SA's children

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Dr André Hattingh was born and raised in Koster, a small town in the North West province. He ended up training as a neurosurgeon in America before living in Europe for a number of  years. But an earlier experience as a young surgeon in Rwanda during the genocide prompted him to return to Africa and eventually to White River in South Africa where he started the non-profit organisation Paediatric Care Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Sep 2020 3AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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